2004 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY V8 SE AUTO
£6,895
198,000 miles
Petrol
Automatic
2004
Road Tax: £445/year
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About This Vehicle
Land Rover Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE Auto – Rare Petrol V8 – Full Respray – New Steering Rack – Heated Leather – MOT Dec 2026
A rare opportunity to own a Land Rover Discovery 3 4.4 V8 SE, a sought-after petrol model presented in exceptional condition for its age and mileage.
This vehicle has been privately owned since 2019 and maintained to a very high standard, with regular servicing and significant recent investment. The car drives superbly, with a smooth, powerful V8 engine and refined automatic gearbox.
Key Highlights:
• 4.4 V8 petrol engine – smooth, powerful & increasingly rare
• Automatic gearbox – serviced
• MOT until December 2025
• New steering rack fitted
• Full exterior respray (high-quality finish, better than factory)
• No tow bar – no history of heavy towing
• Regular oil & filter changes (every ~6,000 miles)
Exterior:
• Professionally resprayed in original colour
• Exterior plastics restored & protected
• Gloss black refinished badges
• Polished headlights
• Upgraded LED rear light clusters
• Discovery 4 alloy wheels
Interior & Comfort:
• Full leather interior – cleaned & conditioned
• Heated front & rear seats
• Heated mirrors & rear screen
• Cruise control
• Front & rear parking sensors
Mechanical & Maintenance:
• Gearbox oil, filter & pan replaced
• Suspension refreshed with poly bushes and replacement arms where required
• Air conditioning re-gassed
• Engine bay professionally detailed
Overall Condition:
A very clean and well-cared-for example that has clearly been maintained regardless of cost. The engine runs perfectly, and the vehicle drives exactly as it should.
Summary:
If you’re looking for a well-maintained Discovery 3 V8, this is one of the better examples available. These petrol models are becoming harder to find in this condition.
Viewings & test drives welcome.
Delivery available.
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Fuel Type:Petrol
Transmission:Automatic
Mileage:198,000 miles
CO2:354g/km
Engine & Transmission
Engine Size:4394cc
Max Power:220kW
BHP:295.0
Gears:6
Ownership History
Previous Owners:
6
Last Keeper Change:
2025-12-01
Partial Service History
Standard Features
18in Alloys
3rd Row Head Airbags
4 Corner Air Suspension
Adjustable Steering Column
Anti Lock Braking System+EBD
Auto Climate Control+Air Quality Sense
Cold Climate Pack
Cruise Control
Driver Airbag
Dynamic Stability Control
Electric Adjustment Heated Door Mirrors
Electric Seats
Electric Windows
Electronic Traction Control
Fog Lights
Head Curtain And Thorax Airbags
Headlamp Power Wash
Heated Front And Outer Rear Seats
Heated Windscreen
High Mounted Stop Lamp
Immobilisation - Vehicle Security
Loadspace Cover - Parcel Shelf
Lower Centre Console Cooler Box
Navigation System
Powerfold Mirrors
Rear Park Distance Control
Reduced Section Spare Wheel
Remote Central Locking
Roof Rails - Black Finish - Short
Seat Height Adjust
+ 5 more features
Body & Dimensions
Body Type:ESTATE
Seats:7
Weights & Towing
Kerb Weight:2580kg
Max Braked Towing:3500kg
Emissions & Environment
CO2 Emissions:354g/km
Current MOT Status
Latest Result:
PASSED
MOT Expires:
2026-11-25
MOT Test History (29 tests)
PASSED
2025-11-26
Latest
196,674 miles
ADVISORY:
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts in poor cond bald on outer edges n/s/r worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY:
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED
2025-10-21
196,635 miles
MAJOR:
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR:
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR:
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
ADVISORY:
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY:
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts in poor cond bald on outer edges ,n/s/r worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED
2024-08-21
191,335 miles
ADVISORY:
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY:
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED
2023-08-21
185,787 miles
ADVISORY:
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY:
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED
2023-08-09
185,668 miles
MAJOR:
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY:
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY:
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR:
Position lamp not working bulb incorrectly fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR:
Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
PASSED
2022-08-27
179,420 miles
FAILED
2022-08-18
179,410 miles
MAJOR:
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR:
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR:
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR:
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED
2021-08-23
171,512 miles
FAILED
2021-08-19
171,497 miles
DANGEROUS:
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR:
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR:
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED
2020-08-14
160,179 miles
FAILED
2020-08-04
159,802 miles
MAJOR:
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR:
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play joint above rack (2.2.2 (c))
PASSED
2019-08-17
154,881 miles
FAILED
2019-08-16
154,877 miles
MAJOR:
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
FAILED
2019-07-17
154,333 miles
MAJOR:
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR:
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR:
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY:
Central center prop bush worn
ADVISORY:
Rear brake pipe were not coated showing signs of corrosion
PASSED
2018-07-06
147,476 miles
PASSED
2017-07-27
135,552 miles
PASSED
2016-07-18
119,999 miles
ADVISORY:
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST O.K. (4.1.E.1)
FAILED
2016-07-18
119,999 miles
PRS:
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY:
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST O.K. (4.1.E.1)
PASSED
2015-07-17
103,923 miles
PASSED
2014-07-31
92,833 miles
ADVISORY:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY:
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY:
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED
2014-07-23
92,612 miles
FAIL:
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FAIL:
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
ADVISORY:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY:
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY:
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED
2013-07-15
80,261 miles
USER ENTERED:
slight binding to n/s/f brake.
PASSED
2012-07-19
72,625 miles
ADVISORY:
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED
2012-07-19
72,625 miles
PRS:
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY:
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED
2011-06-28
63,558 miles
PASSED
2010-07-08
52,595 miles
PASSED
2010-05-15
52,552 miles
ADVISORY:
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY:
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY:
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED
2009-05-05
47,880 miles
PASSED
2008-02-27
39,297 miles